Tropical Storm Nicole hits Florida sending floodwater gushing through St Augustine

Tropical Storm Nicole has sent floodwater gushing through coastal areas of Florida as strong winds and rain hammered the area.

This video shows vehicles navigating pooling water in downtown St Augustine on the northeast coast of the state.

The National Hurricane Center expects Nicole to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane overnight on Wednesday, 9 November, as it progresses toward the US.

Floridians were also warned of dangerous storm surges on Thursday, which will also impact coastal Georgia.

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